A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2789079 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2790476 epoch_slot_no: 4076 block_no: 2788948 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1538 time: 2019-07-01 20:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0808bdc0d86a1bdd25ffd6939cbb4bb9e2f7408dc1e32ddfd85a00041d95381Block Operator
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